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Seeking Ceremony and End of Life Planning

A few websites were suggested by a friend in reference to work that she is doing with the Clear Light Funeral, which we will be writing much more about in the near future. She says: “The Lantern.co is a very … Continue reading

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How to do a Reading

Listed below are some simple steps to help you in doing a prayer or reading. We don’t presume to tell anyone how to perform his or her spiritual practice. That is a personal matter left to the individual. What we present … Continue reading

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Garrison Institute Program: Care for Caregivers

The Garrison Institute has been offering programs in mindfulness and meditation for both laypersons and clinicians/ practitioners for years. It is a cornerstone of life in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of New York state. Now it has become a … Continue reading

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A Dedication to be used before Prayer or Readings for the Deceased

Here is a simple and short way to open a prayer session. Please see the full prayer/reading cycle as it could be offered in the Christian tradition at: https://thecaregiverwebsite.com/a-christian-readers-vigil/ Dedication May the Results Of This effort Be for The benefit … Continue reading

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The Fundamental Buddhist Teachings of the Tibetan Book of the Dead

The Fundamental Teachings Summarized from W.Y. Evans-Wentz introduction Section XII of The Tibetan Book of the Dead “…we may now summarize the chief teachings upon which the whole of the Bardo Thodol is based as follows: That all possible conditions, … Continue reading

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Advice for the Moment of Death Tibetan Buddhism

This may well be the most important post I have ever shared. Very clear explanation of the Buddhist teachings which are relevant to our times. If you can listen to just the first 30 minutes you will get the gist … Continue reading

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